24-Months fixed term contract with the option for extension and/or permanency.
Do you have experience or an interest in farming and agriculture and are you passionate about workplace safety?
WorkSafe is looking for a number of Inspectors, for the newly formed Agricultural Team. This is an important role, which will enable you to contribute towards a safer industry.
We are seeking to establish a shared pool of suitably qualified applicants who may be considered to fill permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time opportunities that may arise over the next twelve (12) months following the finalisation of the selection process.
About us
At the Department, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, inclusive and innovative environment that allows our people to contribute, develop and thrive to reach their full potential.
We offer a diverse range of extraordinary career opportunities across the Department, all focusing on supporting a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry and resources sector.
Within the WorkSafe Group, the WorkSafe Industrial and Regional Industry Safety Directorate is responsible for Workplace Health and Safety legislation, inspections and noncompliance management in the agricultural, construction, transport, wholesale, manufacturing, regional and primary industries.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.
About the Role
The Inspector positions are within the Agricultural Team, which is part of the WorkSafe Industrial and Regional Safety Directorate.
As an Inspector, you will have a role in increasing awareness of Workplace Health and Safety in the Agricultural industry as well as carrying out workplace inspections.
Part of the role will be to take enforcement action when there are serious breaches of Workplace Health and Safety laws. This may include investigating workplace incidents and accidents including serious injuries.
Experience in the agricultural industry, stakeholder engagement including building and maintaining relationships with a focus on Workplace Health and Safety will be key to your success in this role.
Where will you work?
These positions will be based regionally in Western Australia, with regular regional travel and occasional travel to the Perth metropolitan area.
Need further information?
To learn more about the role, please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. If you have any questions about the role itself to help tailor your application, please contact Jaime REBELO, Director – WorkSafe Industrial and Regional Industry Directorate on (08) 6251 2281.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, click ‘Apply for Job’ at the bottom of this page to and complete the online application form. In your application, please attach a detailed resume including qualifications and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:
- Broad range of industry experience relevant to the agricultural industries and their support services, knowledge and practical experience in the application of Workplace Safety and Health (WHS) legislation or Occupational Safety and Health (OSH).
- Experience in promoting the creation of healthy and safe workplaces.
- Demonstrate ability to build report and deal compassionately with stakeholders.
We encourage you to carefully consider these points and tailor your covering letter to address them effectively. This will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of your qualifications, skills, and suitability for the position.
Need some help with how to apply?
If you need assistance with the application process, please refer to the below videos covering various aspects, including public sector recruitment, resume writing, cover letters, and polishing your application.
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We have also attached an Applicant Information Pack for your reference. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Uma Maregouni, Senior Human Resource Officer on (08) 9222 3129 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@dmirs.wa.gov.au.
All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process.
Other benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, creating a supportive, diverse, and innovative work environment, including:
- Great work/life balance with 37.5 hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles.
- Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave and long service leave after 7 years.
- Flexibility to work at home, in the field and in the office for most roles.
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 11% superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
- The ability to give back to your community and make a difference.
- A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts in your field.
- Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring.
- Support to grow your skills with a wide range of formal training options.
- Build a healthy lifestyle with our award-winning Health and Wellbeing program.
- Supportive work environment including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life’s challenges.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected. Our workforce's diversity is our strength; it enhances our ability to be forward-thinking and responsive in the services we deliver to the Western Australian community. Learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion Awards, celebrating individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Suitable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates with disabilities during our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next twelve (12) months.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Tuesday 5 September 2023 (WST)
Your application submission must be complete by the closing time; applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.
We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
